Day: February 27, 2026

The entrance to Yokohama Chinatown.

Yokohama Chinatown: Everything You Need to Know!

Yokohama, a city just south of Tokyo, is home to the largest of Japan’s three Chinatowns, called “chukagai” in Japanese. Established in the late 19th century, Yokohama Chinatown is a historic area home to hundreds of businesses.

Someone picking up sea snake meat from a bowl.

Dining in Okinawa: What is Sea Snake Soup?

Would you try a soup made from a sea snake? In the islands of Okinawa, this bold and unusual dish has been part of local life for centuries. Known as irabu-jiru (Irabu soup), it carries stories of the sea, royal history, and traditional healing. T